Seasonal Circus Camps
Wise Fool spring, summer, and winter break camps allow your kiddos to participate in some circus fun during their breaks from school!
Students learn stilt-walking, unicycling, aerial fabric, trapeze, juggling, puppet-making, clowning and more – all in a safe, non-competitive environment.
Spring Break Options
SFPS Spring Break: March 30 – April 3, 2026
Wise Fool New Mexico
Spring Break Camp
March 30 - April 3, 2026
Spring Break Camp is a week of fun, creativity, and circus magic! Now back inside our home studio after operating running in our Traveling Circus mode last year, this camp invites kids to explore aerial arts, acrobatics, clowning, juggling, and more in a supportive and playful environment. Campers will build strength, confidence, and teamwork while learning exciting new skills.
On the last day, families are invited to an Open House, where kids get to show off what they’ve learned! Join us for an unforgettable week of circus adventure.
Program Details
- Ages 7 - 12
- Mon - Fri from 9:00am - 3:30pm
- Students are expected to bring a bag lunch - but snacks are provided
- $580 per child for over 30 hours of instruction
Prerequisites
- All levels welcome!
Additional Childcare
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Before-Care: 8:30 - 9:00am
$10 per day, or $35 for week -
After-Care: 3:30 - 5:00pm
$20 per day, or $75 for week
NDI Hiland Theatre (ABQ)
Spring Break Arts Camp
March 30 - April 2, 2026
Wise Fool’s collaboration with NDI New Mexico’s Hiland Theater is back! Following a sold out 2025 camp, the Hiland Theater is offering a morning of dance taught by our incredible instructors, and an afternoon of circus arts from Wise Fool.
Full day and half day options available for ages 8+.
This program is based in Albuquerque.
Program Details
- Full Day Camp: 8:30am - 5:30pm | Ages 8+ | $200
- Half-Day Dance Camp: 8:30am - 1:00pm | Ages 8+ | $120
- Half-Day Circus Camp: 1:30 - 5:30pm | Ages 8+ | $120
Prerequisites
- All levels welcome!
Summer Break Options
SFPS: Summer calendar dates have not been released yet for 2026
Ages 4 - 6
Wee Kids Camp
June 15 - 19, 2026
Wee Kids Camp is a half-day camp for kiddos 4-6 years old of all levels, no experience necessary. Great for youth who want to learn to fly on the trapeze, find their inner clown, and tumble their way into fun! Youth learn amazing circus skills including stiltwalking, trapeze, juggling, aerial fabric, clowning, acrobatics, and puppetry.
Wee Kids Camp es un campamento de medio día para niños de 4 a 6 años de todos los niveles; no se necesita experiencia. Ideal para jóvenes que quieren aprender a volar en el trapecio, descubrir su payaso interior y ¡divertirse dando volteretas! Los niños aprenden increíbles habilidades circenses, como zancos, trapecio, malabarismo, telas aéreas, payasadas, acrobacias y títeres.
Program Details
- Ages 4 - 6
- Mon - Fri from 9:00am - 12:00pm
- $350 for 15 hours of instruction
Prerequisites
- All levels welcome!
- Child must feel comfortable without parental oversight
- Parents are allowed to stay for the first ten minutes of every class
Ages 7 - 12
Kids Camps
Session 1: June 29 - July 10, 2026
Session 2: July 13 - 24, 2026
Our Kids Summer Camps are 2-week day camps suitable for students ages 7-12. Session I is open to all levels, no experience necessary. Session II continues building on what kids have been learning, and require attendance to either this year’s (or previous year’s) Summer Camp, or a semester of Afterschool Fools.
Wise Fool’s seasonal camps are for youth who want to learn to fly on the trapeze, find their inner clown, and tumble their way into fun! Disciplines include stiltwalking, juggling, object manipulation, clown, acrobatics, walking globe, rola bola, and more. On the last day of camp, there will be Open House hours where parents can see what everyone has been learning!
Program Details
- Ages 7 - 12
- Mon-Fri from 9:00am - 3:30pm
- $770 for 65 hours of instruction
- Students expected to bring bag lunch, but snacks are provided
Prerequisites
- Session 1: All levels welcome
- Session 2: Session 1 of Summer Camp, or 1 semester of Afterschool Fools
Nuestros campamentos de verano para niños son campamentos diurnos de dos semanas, ideales para niños de 7 a 12 años. La primera sesión está abierta a todos los niveles; no se requiere experiencia previa. La segunda sesión continúa desarrollando lo aprendido y requiere haber asistido al campamento de verano de este año (o del año anterior) o a un semestre de Afterschool Fools.
Los campamentos de temporada de Wise Fools son para jóvenes que quieren aprender a volar en el trapecio, descubrir su payaso interior y divertirse a lo grande. Las disciplinas incluyen zancos, malabares, manipulación de objetos, clown, acrobacias, globo terráqueo andante, rola bola y mucho más. El último día del campamento habrá jornada de puertas abiertas para que los padres puedan ver lo que todos han aprendido.
Ages 13 - 18
Teen Camp
June 15 - 26, 2026
Teen Circus Camp is suitable for teens 13-18, of all levels, no experience necessary. Students will get to explore all the circus arts over our 2 week program and hone their skills in several disciplines. Camp will include a focus on conditioning, flexibility, and performance.
At the end of camp, family and friends will get to celebrate by watching a student-made ensemble circus performance!
El Campamento de Circo para Adolescentes es ideal para jóvenes de 13 a 18 años de todos los niveles, sin necesidad de experiencia previa. Durante nuestro programa de dos semanas, los participantes explorarán todas las artes circenses y perfeccionarán sus habilidades en diversas disciplinas. El campamento se centrará en el acondicionamiento físico, la flexibilidad y la interpretación.
Al finalizar el campamento, familiares y amigos podrán celebrar con una presentación de circo a cargo de los propios estudiantes.
Program Details
- Ages 13 - 18
- Mon-Fri from 11:30am - 3:30pm
- $580 for 40 hours of instruction
Prerequisites
- All levels welcome!
NDI Hiland Theatre (ABQ)
Arts in Motion Discover Camps
June 22 - 26, 2026
June 29 - July 2, 2026
In collaboration with NDI New Mexico’s Hiland Theater, youth will “discover” their own artistic interests and voice through an introduction to a wide variety of art forms. These weeklong camps, which can be half-day or full day, are designed to spark creativity and curiosity through student-centered, nourishing instruction and exploration.
Mornings will consist of dance forms (Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, and Dance) the afternoons will feature circus arts by Wise Fool New Mexico or cooking with Kids Cook.
This program is based in Albuquerque.
Program Details
- Ages 8 - 15
- June 22 - 26 from 1:30 - 5:30pm
- June 29 - July 2 from 1:30 - 5:30pm
- $250 for Full Day, $150 for Half-Day
- Multi-Camp Discounts Available
Prerequisites
- All levels welcome!
Winter Break Options
SFPS: Winter calendar dates have not been released for 2026-2027
Winter Break Camp
December 28, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Let your kids kick off the new year with a little circus! Winter Break camp invites kids to explore aerial arts, acrobatics, clowning, juggling, and more in a supportive and playful environment. Campers will build strength, confidence, and teamwork while learning exciting new skills.
On the last day, families are invited to an Open House, where kids get to show off what they’ve learned. Join us for an unforgettable week of winter circus adventure!
Program Details
- Ages 7 - 12
- 9:00am - 3:00pm M-F
Prerequisites
- All levels welcome!